For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 528 students in 76706, TX.
The top ranked public charter school in 76706, TX is Alta Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 76706 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 76706, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76706, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3637 Alta Vista Dr
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3050
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
76706, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3201 South New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Grades: 12
| 136 students
Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 8-10
| 2 students
901 South 7th St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 753-3541
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 753-3541
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 76706, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 76706, TX include Alta Vista Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 76706?
1 public charter schools are located in 76706.
What is the racial composition of students in 76706?
76706 public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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